The Signal: WorkplaceNL's Health and Safety Podcast

The prevalence of harassment and violence in Canadian workplaces has led to changes in OHS legislation throughout the country, including Newfoundland and Labrador. There is growing evidence of the negative impacts these behaviours have on employees’ mental and physical health and safety, and the overall health of organizations and communities. Employers are responsible to find hazards that can lead to violence and harassment, and implement measures to create an environment that is safe and free of harassment.

Slips, trips and falls are common workplace injuries that can be prevented when properly controlled. Join us as we discuss provincial injury statistics, causes of slips, trips and falls; prevention strategies, and an important initiative aimed at the prevention of falls in the construction industry.

Mental health and physical health are equally important. As employers, there are many things that can be done to create a workplace that is psychologically healthy and safe for workers. And as workers who share the responsibility in workplace health and safety, there are also activities that can be done to support employers in creating a productive, efficient, and stress-reduced workplace.